An Orangutan in the Fragile Forest (October 19, 2007)

Hi Sharon, Sorry to hear you had to have surgery. Hope all went off well. Yes it takes quite a bit out of you, as I know, I have had 17 ops. and anesthetic 21 times. It is no joke. It takes a will for the anesthetic to work out of your system. Will keep you in my prayers. Thank you for sharing all these cute photos with us and thinking of everyone before you went in. God speed and I know I speak for everyone, get better first. You need your health. God Bless. Love Faith

said FaithOosthuizen 10 months 11 days ago

This is one of the greatest shots I've ever seen! I LOVE it! Hugs to you! Kris :)

said KrisApplegate 10 months 22 days ago

How cute he is!!!!!!

said PinkLadySlipper 10 months 26 days ago

I just love the "Big man" (literal translation of "orang utan"). Looks like he is thoroughly enjoying his blanket!

said bubbamcjump 10 months 27 days ago

I LOVE IT. He is a real character isn't he? Great costume, even to his forked tongue. You captured him beautifully. I had a great laugh when I saw him.

said patsylaird 10 months 29 days ago

Hi Sharon, sorry to here about your surgey. I hope your feeling better. Just wante to say this is agreat shot, hes a cutie.

said tigerlady96 11 months 6 days ago

They are so interesting to watch. It seems to be a common thing to drape themselves with fabric like this. It has made a wonderful capture and the colour suits him so! I do hope you are heeling well. I had the same operation before they used keyhole surgery and it was a long recovery period. However I was so much better afterwards. Take it easy, Sharon.

said poppy1812 11 months 8 days ago

Amazing guy! I think, he is looking at the photographer, happy for posing...

said oertlif_3 11 months 8 days ago

Dear Sharon! I am glad to hear from you after your surgery! Great hugs from California and compliments on this incredible Halloween picture you managed to take before being hospitalized! Another incredible shot of yours! Roberto

said olditaliantree 11 months 14 days ago

So glad you are home following surgery and I hope you mend quickly. Your zoo photos are great. My husband and I went to the zoo last weekend but the animals just would not cooperate and the viewing areas left much to be desired plus the crowds took up all the space. Yours are wonderful, maybe it's the difference of going during the week but I work so that's not possible right now.

said whaskin 11 months 14 days ago

Neat composition! Good shot.

said inuit1963 11 months 15 days ago

I LOVE this shot!!! So wonderful

said mypupk 11 months 15 days ago

King Loui I see........

said 63MissMimi19 11 months 16 days ago

This is kinda cute

said thewise000 11 months 16 days ago

Glad you are OK and recovering. I hope all is well. This guy really is getting into his meal!

said mtnets 11 months 17 days ago

Ciao Sharon, veramente simpatico e attraente questo personaggio. Giancarlo

said megaries 11 months 18 days ago

Concentrate on getting better first, Sharon. We can wait. I love this Orangutan. Excellent and funny shot.

said tenia115 11 months 19 days ago

I too am always entertained by these guys.

said lynncmor 11 months 19 days ago

Isn't he a cutie, all decked out in orange, he must like this color...well taken indeed...YOU take care of yourself now Sharon, as we are all thinking of you.

said umpa1 11 months 19 days ago

Take care Sharon, Nice picture and looks funny -Jay

said Jayramji 11 months 20 days ago

Sharon I just read your comment!! I do hope you are feeling better. This week, last week, whenever you took them anytime, would have been fine, you could have posted anything I am just glad you are out of the hospital & doing better. I'm beginning to get a little paranoid with everyone in the group going to the hospital lately, I hope it isn't catching!! LOL Hugs, Bonnie

said grma_of6 11 months 20 days ago

LOL!! He looks like Jabba the Hutt. I love this shot, I have returned to the fold & posted my new three on Thurs. I have missed you all so much, it is good to be back. Hugs, Bonnie

said grma_of6 11 months 20 days ago

Very funny for Halloween! Great imagination!

said huguette296100 11 months 20 days ago

Hope you're getting to feel better by now, I know from experience that it isn't fun to have this done. I love the shot of this guy, his face is precious!!!!!

said hamiltrudy1 11 months 20 days ago

Hi Sharon - I saw your msg on the yahoo group so came over here to check on you. Wow - it's been a tough few months for you. I hope that you can be safely done w/doctors for a while now. Please take it easy. I'm late on commenting too as we are still in Las Vegas, but just wanted to come make sure you were all right. Hang in there and heal up fast.

said sueberger 11 months 21 days ago

What an amazing creature. The whole shot is so comical. Enough to put a smile on your face even in recovery. You get your rest and get to us when you can

said erinrex 11 months 21 days ago

What a character this guy is, I bet you had a fun time watching him play dress up with this orange cover. Delightful capture, Sharon. Warm greetings and hugs from, OKLAHOMA. Susie

said segseven 11 months 21 days ago

Sharon, sorry to hear about your gallbladder. I hope it was not too serious and that your recovery is swift and not too painful. You and Bob are always in my prayers. Hugs, Kelli

said kellimays 11 months 21 days ago

HA! Oh my GOD, Sharon. This is sooooo wonderful....only you could manage to capture an Oranguatan like this! Wonderful shot!

said kellimays 11 months 21 days ago

I love them too. I saw them for few days in there borned place at the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. The resun they always are with a kind of rags, is that in the nature, the have always branches or big banana leafs that they are use to cool themself in the hot climet they live at. despite the fact they came from tropic places , they are coverd with much hair that warm them.

said ranyaari100 11 months 21 days ago

Haha how funny Sharon & Bob. I just love those leaves hanging out of his mouth. How neat is that. What a fun photo to share. I really love it. Greetings to you both and I hope you are recovering well. God bless, Ray

said rrayr55 11 months 21 days ago

So this myself be successful ! Very nice capture Sharon.Jozef

said joznig 11 months 21 days ago

A ripper Sharon - when I saw the thumbnail I thought I was looking at........well, you know!!! LOL This guy looks like he might be pretty useful with a scalpel too - you sure you checked on the surgeon first???

said georgieboy98 11 months 22 days ago

Sharon A very regal shot indeed. I am so sorry to here that you have been unwell but I am sure Bob is doing a great job looking after you and you will have a speedy recovery. Just concentrate on getting better we will all be still here waiting for you. God bless Sandra

said sandrajacktrips 11 months 22 days ago

Sharon, sorry to hear about your surgery. Your health is more important than 3 PAW. Get better. I love this shot. this guy is hysterical with those leaves in his mouth.

said idelsoni 11 months 22 days ago

The most important this, is to get well again Sharon. Our thoughts are with you.

said bearfolk 11 months 22 days ago

Hi Sharon! I lover these animals, however, I prefer to use their common name 'old man of the forest'. It seems to suit them perfectly.

said bearfolk 11 months 22 days ago

Take care, Sharon, and have a quick recovery : this is the most important thing. Amazing shot of this fun orangutan! Love and wihes. Claudia

said sstarlights 11 months 22 days ago

Sharon, I'm so sorry you had to go through all that this week. Good heavens girl, don't worry about answering gb entries! Rest and get well. I do love your very cute photo.

said sharwils 11 months 22 days ago

Happy to have you on your feet again Sharon. Don't you worry about your visits. You make them if you can and you feel it's O.K. Keep snapping, shooting what is the word for that. I love this shot of yours. Goergeous. Have a nice weekend. Greetings from Portugal - Antti with love.

said anttisarki 11 months 22 days ago

Sharon, I hope you are feeling better really soon. I love these little guys. They have such a wonderful personality.

said luvnartusa 11 months 22 days ago